Construct

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Construct: Anxiety



Note 1: Following are presented the definitions found for the construct in the used references, together with the theory/model.
Note 2: The same construct can be present in more than one theory/model.
Note 3: If the construct was not proposed in the original theory/model, it is identified as "Additional to theory/model".



Definition: Represents the feelings of apprehension or anxiety that one experiences when using computers.

Theory/model: SCT
Reference: (Compeau et al., 1999)



Definition: Evoking anxious or emotional reactions when it comes to performing a behavior (e.g., using a computer).

Theory/model: UTAUT
Reference: (Venkatesh, Morris, Davis, & Davis, 2003)



Note 1: This list contains all the indicators (measuring variables) as defined by the authors when proposing/using/applying a theory/model in a context. It also includes the scales used to measure the variables.
Note 2: Some of the indicators are context-dependent.
Note 3: The same construct can be present in more than one theory/model.



IndicatorScaleContextTheory/ModelReference(s)
I feel apprehensive about using computer.Scale 1 to 5ComputerSCT(Compeau & Higgins, 1995b)
(Compeau, Higgins, & Huff, 1999)

It scares me to think that I could cause the computer to destroy a large amount of information by hitting the wrong key.Scale 1 to 5ComputerSCT(Compeau, Higgins, & Huff, 1999)

I hesitate to use a computer for fear of making mistakes I cannot correct.Scale 1 to 5ComputerSCT(Compeau, Higgins, & Huff, 1999)

Computers are somewhat intimidating to me.Scale 1 to 5ComputerSCT(Compeau, Higgins, & Huff, 1999)

I feel apprehensive about using the system.Scale 1 to 7Not SpecifiedUTAUT(Venkatesh, Morris, Davis, & Davis, 2003)

It scares me to think that I could lose a lot of information using the system by hitting the wrong key.Scale 1 to 7Not SpecifiedUTAUT(Venkatesh, Morris, Davis, & Davis, 2003)

I hesitate to use the system for fear of making mistakes I cannot correct.Scale 1 to 7Not SpecifiedUTAUT(Venkatesh, Morris, Davis, & Davis, 2003)

The system is somewhat intimidating to me.Scale 1 to 7Not SpecifiedUTAUT(Venkatesh, Morris, Davis, & Davis, 2003)